still broke; sometimes knitting

plugging, knitting away

Well, what do we have here? That’s right: I’ve finally made it to the border of my latest stripe study. Phew. Unlike different lines, I had just enough yarn to get through the recommended number of stripes — I guess knitting lace-weight yarn on size US8/5.0mm vs. US9/5.5mm really doesn make a difference — though it does seem like I have tons of frank ochre left for a nice, wide border. Sure, the knitting is a bit tedious, but I’m okay with that. And I can’t wait to have a new super-light, super-soft shawl for fall.

Besides, it gives me time to think about all of the baby knits I need to get on the needles: there’s (at last count) one fall baby and one winter baby that will need something woolly. That’s one thing I didn’t consider when I took up knitting, but geez, I got close to 30 (or now above) … and boom! baby town for all of my friends. It’s great and I’m happy because they’re so happy, but … man, I’m just glad I have a reasonably large and varied stash. Right now, I’m thinking some kind of vest-y easy-on, easy-off situtation: Pebble, maybe (which I think I first saw on the Rooster‘s blog in some very lovely handspun.) or else I’ll just stick with my standby: the EZ February baby sweater. It’s a no-fail, always cute, and pretty straightforward.

(Apologies for the crap picture and weird light. This was the best of a bad lot.)

In other news, here’s where Alice has been spending all of her time. Ah, sunshine — a kitty’s best friend.

Yipes, stripes! I love it. Sunny and cheerful, perfect for autumn.
I’m knitting this little sweater:http://knittingiceland.is/2011/04/28/little-garter-cardi/
as a baby shower gift. It’s very fun to knit so far! The pattern is pithy, a la EZ, and it’s knit on large needles and goes quite quickly. The baby boom amongst my friends (also early 30s) is pretty amazing right now.

Love the picture of Alice! She always looks so pretty. Also, the yellow in that shawl will be a great pick me up when fall & winter roll around. That pattern looks like a soothing pattern to have on the go.